Free tree giveaway program Adopt-a-Tree back this year with three events

MIAMI (June
20, 2016) —

Adopt-a-Tree is back! The first event of the free tree giveaway program will take place at 9 a.m., Sunday, June 26, at Florida International University’s (FIU) Biscayne Bay Campus in North Miami. Eligible Miami-Dade residents will be able to adopt two free trees from a variety of tree species including: Grafted Mango, Mulberry, Carambola, Pigeon Plum, and Dahoon Holly (while supplies last).

The Biscayne Bay Campus is located at 3000 NE 151 Street. More than 2,000 trees will be available for adoption, and experts will be onsite to show participants how to properly plant and care for their new trees. Community service hours are available for students who volunteer to work an Adopt-a-Tree event.

Residents can bring their current shower heads and three of their most heavily used regular light bulbs to trade them for more efficient ones (while supplies last). These “green” opportunities help residents save money on their energy and water costs.

The Adopt-a-Tree program was created in 2001 to help increase Miami-Dade County’s tree canopy. Since then, more than 190,000 free trees have been given away within the community.

For more information, including the eligibility requirements, visit the Adopt-a-Tree website or call 305-372-6784. For more information about the showerheads exchange program, call 311.

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To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any accommodation to participate in any County-sponsored program or meeting, please call Alain Donderiz, 305-372-6779 or email, dondea@miamidade.gov, five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).